Seat arrangement for a means of transport

ABSTRACT

The invention relates to a seat arrangement for a means of transport, in particular for a means of passenger transport, wherein the seat arrangement can be arranged on the means of transport by means of a fastening device, wherein the seat arrangement comprises at least one frame element with an upper region which is provided and suitable for supporting the back and at least one seat region which is integrated into the at least one frame element.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of German Patent Application No. 102019 124 895.7 filed Sep. 16, 2019; German Patent Application No. 102019 124 897.3 filed Sep. 16, 2019; German Patent Application No. 102019 124 898.1 filed Sep. 16, 2019; German Patent Application No. 102019 124 901.5 filed Sep. 16, 2019; and German Patent Application No. 102020 109 182.6 filed Apr. 2, 2020, the entire contents of each of whichare incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.

FIELD

The invention relates to a seat arrangement for a means of transport, inparticular for a means of passenger transport, in which the seatarrangement is arranged on the means of transport by means of afastening device.

BACKGROUND

Such means of transport are provided and suitable for being able totransport a plurality of people and are, for example, rail vehicles orairplanes. Corresponding rail vehicles are, for example, local and/orlong-distance trains, suburban trains, subways and the like.

There is a need to optimise the use of the available space in such meansof transport as much as possible. As many travellers as possible shouldbe able to be accommodated in one means of transport. By providingconventional seat arrangements in which the user takes a seat in theconventional sitting posture with bent legs, a user takes up acomparatively large amount of space in the means of transport. Incomparison, by providing standing locations, a considerably largernumber of people can fit into the means of transport. However, astanding location also often implies an unacceptable loss of travelcomfort, especially on longer journeys.

Another disadvantage of the previous seat arrangements is that theycannot be modified with regard to the needs of the users. For example,the orientation of the seats cannot be changed. An adjustment of theorientation, for example to the direction of travel of the means oftransport, is generally not possible. Likewise, seating groups areusually provided in which two pairs of seats face one another, or inwhich the pairs of seats are arranged in a row, one behind the other.Accordingly, an adjustment to the needs of small travel groups orfamilies is not possible using such seating groups.

SUMMARY

The object of the present invention is to provide a seat arrangementwhich overcomes the disadvantages mentioned hereinabove. Furthermore, itis the object of the invention to provide an interior of a means oftransport which overcomes the disadvantages mentioned hereinabove.

One substantial aspect of the invention is to provide a seat arrangementfor a means of transport, in particular for a means of passengertransport, in which the seat arrangement can be arranged on or in themeans of transport by means of a fastening device. The seat arrangementcomprises at least one frame element with an upper region which isprovided and suitable for supporting the back and at least one seatregion which is integrated into the at least one frame element.

The at least one frame element accordingly takes on the function of abackrest and, likewise, the function of a seat part. Accordingly, anextremely simple and inexpensive seat arrangement is provided.

In the following, a coordinate system with a height axis (X), a widthaxis (Y) and a depth axis (X) is used for the seat arrangement. Acoordinate system with a height axis (X′), a width axis (Y′) and a depthaxis (X′) is used for the at least one frame element. The respectiveaxes can also have two directions.

The seat arrangement is preferably provided for this purpose and issuitable for providing a sitting position at standing height. The seatregion is accordingly arranged at a height which allows sitting orleaning in standing height. Such seat arrangements are also referred toas a sit-stand seat. The seating region is advantageously arranged at aheight between 40 cm and 150 cm, more preferably at a height between 40cm and 130 cm. The seat height can advantageously be matched to theintended target persons. A seat arrangement which is intended forchildren or the elderly would preferably have a seat height in a rangebetween 40 cm and 60 cm. A seat arrangement for adults would rather havea height in a range between 80 cm and 150 cm, more preferably in a rangebetween 80 cm and 130 cm.

The passengers of the means of transport are therefore offered anextremely simple, yet comfortable option for sit-standing. In contrastto standing, the pressure on the legs and blood circulation is reducedwhen sit-standing. This promotes healthy “dynamic sitting”.

Due to the configuration with a seat region integrated into the at leastone frame element, the seat arrangement according to the inventionalready has a smaller extent in a depth direction of the seatarrangement or of the means of transport than the conventional seatarrangements. Since the at least one frame element already comprises anintegrated seat region, no additional seat part is necessary orprovided. Due to the advantageous configuration as a sit-stand seat, theoccupant of the seat arrangement does not assume a conventional sittingposture. Rather, the occupant assumes a sitting posture in the seatarrangement which approximately corresponds to a standing posture. Thissitting posture requires less space than the conventional sittingposture, in which the legs are angled at approximately a right angle.The seat arrangement according to the invention thus has a substantiallysmaller depth than a conventional seat.

Accordingly, seating options are offered to as many travellers aspossible, whereby they also provide the travellers with an acceptablelevel of travel comfort. Furthermore, the space available in the meansof transport is optimised as much as possible.

According to a preferred embodiment, the at least one frame element isformed by a lower portion and an upper portion. The at least one frameelement preferably has a base area which extends along a height axis (Z)and along a width axis (Y′). This base area is preferably designed as apolygon. The base area is preferably designed as a square. The base areais preferably substantially designed as a rectangle or is substantiallydesigned as a trapezoid.

The term “substantially” used should be construed as including minortolerance deviations in terms of a shape of a length or an angle. Thus,the deviation may be an angle of preferably less than 10°, morepreferably less than 7.5°, even more preferably less than 5°. This alsoapplies to the term “substantially” used hereinafter.

Advantageously, the lower portion comprises at least one firsttransverse portion extending substantially along a width axis (Y′) andone second transverse portion extending substantially along a width axis(Y′). The upper portion preferably comprises a third transverse portionextending along the width axis (Y′). The first transverse portion andthe second transverse portion preferably have an extension along a depthaxis (X). This extension is advantageously increased in comparison to anextension of the third transverse portion along the depth axis.Preferably, the first and/or the second transverse portion form, atleast in portions, the seat region.

Preferably, the first and second transverse portions extend in oppositedirections along the depth axis. The first and the second transverseportion are preferably connected to one another. The first and thesecond transverse portion are preferably formed integrally or in onepiece. The first and the second transverse portions are advantageouslyspaced apart from the third transverse portion along the height axis (Z)and are connected by means of two strut elements. The first transverseportion and the second transverse portion preferably have a greaterextent along a depth axis (X′) than the third transverse portion.

It is advantageous that the lower portion and the upper portion enclosean inner surface. Likewise, the first and the second transverse portionenclose the two strut elements and the third transverse portion theinner surface. The at least one frame element is thus substantiallyplate-like, in which case, at the lower end along the height axis, thefirst and second transverse portions having an enlarged depth extensionare provided, as a result of which the seat region is formed at least inportions.

According to a further particularly preferred embodiment, the at leastone frame element can be pivoted relative to the fastening device abouta pivot axis extending along a width axis (Y′, Y). The at least oneframe element can be pivoted as a whole with respect to a pivot axis.Thus, both the upper region for supporting the back and the integratedseat region are simultaneously pivoted or rotated about the pivot axis.In contrast, only the backrest can be pivoted about a pivot axis inconventional seat arrangements.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the at least one frameelement can be pivoted in at least two pivoting positions. The at leastone frame element is preferably pivotable in three pivoting positions.The at least one frame element is preferably pivotable into a firstpivoting position. In the first pivoting position, the frame elementpreferably extends substantially perpendicular to an imaginary planewhich extends parallel to the floor of the means of transport. The atleast one frame element is advantageously pivotable into a secondpivoting position, which is inclined relative to the first pivotingposition by an angle of inclination (α). The at least one frame elementis preferably pivotable into a third pivoting position, which isinclined relative to the first pivoting position by an angle ofinclination (β).

Advantageously, a second imaginary plane can be defined, which runsperpendicular to the first imaginary plane The at least one frameelement in the first pivoting position is advantageously arrangedsubstantially in the second imaginary plane. In the second and the thirdpivoting position, the at least one frame element preferably includes anangle of inclination α or β with the second imaginary plane.

It is advantageous here that the at least one frame element is inclinedin directions opposite the second and the third pivoting position alonga depth axis (X). The angle of inclination (α) and the angle ofinclination (β) thus advantageously have different signs (±). However,the angle of inclination (α) and the angle of inclination (β) preferablyhave the same amount. The angles of inclination (α, β) are preferably ina range between 10° and 80°, more preferably in a range between 20° and70°, in which case the at least one frame element and the secondimaginary plane include the angles of inclination (α, β).

According to a further preferred embodiment, a latching apparatus isprovided, by means of which the at least one frame element can be lockedin at least one pivoting position. The at least one frame element canpreferably be locked in at least two or at least three pivotingpositions by means of the latching apparatus. Advantageously, the atleast one frame element can be locked in all intended pivoting positionsby means of the latching apparatus.

If the at least one frame element is pivoted into the first pivotingposition and locked in this pivoting position, it is aligned upright andsubstantially arranged in the second imaginary plane, which runsperpendicular to the first imaginary plane. In this position, the seatarrangement is not occupied by a user. The effective depth of the seatarrangement in this position substantially corresponds to the sum of thedepth extensions of the first and second transverse portions of the atleast one frame element. The seat arrangement accordingly takes up aminimal space in the first pivoting position along the depth axis. Thefact that the at least one frame element takes up very little space whenthe upright extension is extended makes possible, for example, effectivemounting of the seat arrangement. Furthermore, in the case of aplurality of seat arrangements arranged in a row, the intermediate spacecan be enlarged by pivoting into the first pivoting position.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, in the second pivotingposition of the at least one frame element, a first seat region isformed at least by the first transverse portion. In the third pivotingposition of the at least one frame element, a second seat region ispreferably formed at least by the second transverse portion.

The at least one frame element can advantageously be pivoted into thefirst pivoting position, into the second pivoting position and into thethird pivoting position and can advantageously be latched in thesepivoting positions. Due to the preferred extension of the firsttransverse portion and the second transverse portion in directionsopposite along the depth axis (X) and due to the opposite angle ofinclinations (α, β) of the at least one frame element in the second andthe third pivoting positions, the first and the second seat regions arein along directions opposite to the depth axis (X). Such a configurationallows the seat alignment to be adapted extremely easily to thedirection of travel. With some means of transport, such as railvehicles, a change of direction can take place during travel. This canbe done, for example, when entering or leaving a terminal station.However, some users are uncomfortable when travelling backwards. Theorientation of the seat arrangement can be adapted in a simple manner tothe direction of travel by simply pivoting, for example, from the secondto the third pivoting position.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the at least one frameelement can advantageously be pivoted into the first pivoting positionand the second pivoting position and can advantageously be locked inthese pivoting positions. One embodiment would also be conceivable inwhich the at least one frame element can be pivoted into the firstpivoting position and into the third pivoting position and canadvantageously be locked in these pivoting positions. According to theseembodiments, the seat arrangement would therefore continue to beconfigured for an upright pivoting position in only one seatingdirection.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the at least one frameelement can advantageously be pivoted into the second pivoting positionand into the third pivoting position and can advantageously be locked inthese pivoting positions. According to this embodiment, the seatarrangements would be designed for two opposite seating directions.However, an upright pivoting position for mounting would not beprovided.

Finally, it would be conceivable that the at least one frame element canonly assume the second pivoting position or the third pivoting positionand be locked or fixed in this pivoting position.

Of course, it would also be conceivable that the at least one frameelement can be pivoted into further pivoting positions and can be lockedin these pivoting positions. Such further pivoting positions could liebetween the first pivoting position and the second pivoting position orbetween the first pivoting position and the third pivoting position. Thecorresponding angles of inclination would then be smaller than theangles of inclination (α, β). This would allow the occupant to adjustthe inclination of the upper portion to support the back according totheir needs.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, in the second pivotingposition of the at least one frame element, the first seat regionextends substantially parallel to the first imaginary plane, orhorizontally. In the third pivoting position of the at least one frameelement, the second seat region preferably extends substantiallyparallel to the first imaginary plane, or horizontally. The firsttransverse portion preferably comprises an upper surface which, in thesecond pivoting position, extends substantially parallel to the firstimaginary plane. The second transverse portion advantageously comprisesan upper surface which, in the third pivoting position, extendssubstantially parallel to the first imaginary plane.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, at least one additionalelement is provided, which is arranged on the lower portion of the atleast one frame element. Advantageously, the depth extension of the seatregion or the lower portion or the first or second transverse portion isincreased by the additional element. The additional element can bearranged on the upper surfaces of the first and/or second transverseportion or can be arranged adjacent to the upper surfaces of the firstand/or second transverse portion. The additional element isadvantageously connected to the at least one frame element by means of africtional and/or a positive-locking connection. This can be, forexample, a clip connection, a screw connection, a tongue and grooveconnection, or another such connection.

An effective seat surface can thus be defined which comes into contactwith the user. The effective seat surface advantageously comprises thefirst or second seat region and is preferably oriented substantiallyhorizontally or parallel to the first imaginary plane. This effectiveseat surface is provided by the first or second seat region, dependingon the pivoting position. The effective seat surface can be provided atleast in portions by the upper surface of the first transverse portionor the upper surface of the second transverse portion. However, it wouldalso be conceivable that further elements, further layers, covers,upholstery, etc. are arranged on the upper surfaces of the transverseportions, which then form the effective seat surface, at least inportions. An additional element can advantageously increase theeffective seat surface. The effective seat surface can preferably beformed at least in portions by the additional element. However, it wouldalso be conceivable that further layers, covers, upholstery, etc. arearranged on the additional element, which then form the effective seatsurface, at least in portions.

The first and the second seat regions of the at least one frame elementpreferably have an extension along a depth axis (X′) which is between 10cm and 50 cm, more preferably between 15 cm and 40 cm.

According to a further particularly preferred embodiment, a seat coveris arranged on or in the at least one frame element. The at least oneframe element preferably includes an inner surface. The seat cover istherefore advantageously arranged in this inner surface. Alternatively,it is preferred if the seat cover is arranged on or above the innersurface. It would also be conceivable that the seat cover encloses theinner surface, at least in portions. The seat cover is advantageouslyprovided and determined to withstand the force introduced by the user.Accordingly, the seat cover advantageously has a correspondingstability. Accordingly, no further supporting elements areadvantageously arranged in the inner surface.

The seat cover advantageously has at least two regions which havedifferent elasticities. A first region advantageously has a lowerelasticity than the second region. The second region is advantageouslyelastically deformable by the action of a force. The first region ispreferably arranged along the height axis (Z) above the second region.Accordingly, the second region is arranged in a middle and/or lowerportion of the inner surface of the at least one frame element along theheight axis (Z). However, an embodiment would also be conceivable inwhich the second region having a higher elasticity is arranged in alateral region of the inner surface. The seat cover is preferablyconnected to the at least one frame element or firmly connected to itfrom the bottom upwards. The seat cover in the second, lower, middleregion can preferably be deformed by a corresponding force or load. Sucha load arises, for example, when the occupant leans against the seatcover. Such a deformation can advantageously be described as athree-dimensional deformation, or as a bulge.

The seat cover is advantageously designed in such a way that the bulgeformed in the second region is correspondingly adapted when pivotingfrom the second to the third pivoting position and thus extends in theopposite direction.

An effective seat surface advantageously comprises the first or secondseat region of the at least one frame element and a portion of thesecond region of the seat cover.

The advantageous second region of the seat cover is therefore suitableand provided for supporting the lower back and the gluteal region of theoccupant. Due to the increased elasticity, the seat cover can bestretched in its second lower region under load, which results in acorresponding bulge of the seat cover. Such a bulge advantageously alsoserves as a seat surface and as a support for the gluteal region and thelower back of the user.

The first upper region advantageously has a lower elasticity and istherefore more rigid or stronger. This region advantageously serves tosupport the shoulder region of the user.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, the seat cover has athird region which is arranged along the height axis (Z) below thesecond region.

This third region is preferably connected to the at least one frameelement. This third region is preferably connected to the first and/orsecond transverse portion of the at least one frame element. It isadvantageous that this connection be a detachable connection. Such aconnection could be, for example, a clamp connection, a plug connection,or a connection by means of a hook. It would also be conceivable thatthe additional element described above serves to connect the thirdregion of the seat cover to the at least one frame element. For example,the third region of the seat cover could be clamped between the at leastone frame element and the additional element.

According to a further concept of the invention, the third region of theseat cover can serve as padding for the first and/or second seat region.For this purpose, more material of the seat cover may have beenintroduced into the third region, so that the third region has anincreased thickness. Alternatively or cumulatively, the third regioncould be lined with an additional material that has good cushioningproperties. Such a material could also have been applied to the outsideof the third region. The third region of the seat cover is thusadvantageously arranged on the first and/or the second seat region ofthe at least one frame element and optionally on the additional element.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, the second region mergesinto the third region without interruption. Accordingly, the effectiveseat surface advantageously also includes the transition between thethird and the second region. As already described, the effective seatsurface can also comprise a portion of the second region of the seatcover.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, a cut-out is providedbetween the second region and the third region. The cut-out preferablyextends over the substantially entire width of the inner surface. Thesecond and the third region of the seat cover are therefore preferablyonly connected via web-like portions which are arranged on thelongitudinal portions of the at least one frame element.

It would also be conceivable that the seat cover is not connected to thefirst transverse portion. The seat cover would therefore not have athird region.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the seat cover is a knittedseat cover or a knitted fabric. Such a knitted fabric is advantageouslymade with a knitting machine. This advantageous use of a knitted fabricallows a high degree of variability in the design of the regions withdifferent elasticities. Such knitted fabrics, which have both flexibleand rigid or fixed portions, can be produced very simply andinexpensively in comparison to woven fabrics.

The knitted fabric is advantageously produced using a 3D knittingmethod. Such an advantageous technique allows both flexible and rigidregions to be incorporated within a knitted part. Such a knitting methodcan preferably be used in addition to different strains, differentcomfort zones, patterns, and colours in an extremely simple manner. Themethod allows a large number of knitted covers to be produced in onepass without being removed. Such an advantageous seat cover can adaptergonomically and individually to the body. Manufacturing can be carriedout as simply as possible, since only those materials have to beprocessed which are necessary for the seat cover. Additional upholsteryelements are no longer necessary. Advantageous materials from which theseat cover is made are, for example, polyester, polyamide, Tencel, orwool. Of course, other materials are also conceivable which are suitablefor a knitting process alone or in combination with other materials.

The knitted fabric advantageously has integrated reinforcement fibreswhich can absorb the highest mechanical tensile forces withoutundulation. The reinforcement threads are preferably wrapped in the 0and 90° directions by mesh threads in such a way that no damage to thereinforcement fibres occur. Such knitted fabrics with biaxialreinforcements can be produced as tubular knitted fabrics or as flatknitted fabrics. The reinforcing threads are preferably made of glass,carbon, basalt, or aramid. The mesh thread is preferably made ofpolyester, polypropylene, or polyamide.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, the seat cover is oftubular design. The seat cover is preferably a tubular knitted fabric.The tubular seat cover can advantageously be pulled over the at leastone frame element and is therefore preferably arranged on both sidesover the inner surface of the at least one frame element. The tubularseat cover has two opening sides. A first opening side is arranged alongthe height axis (Z) above the second opening side. The first openingside is advantageously closed. This can be done, for example, by sewing.The closed first opening side preferably abuts the upper portion or thethird transverse portion of the at least one frame element. After thetubular knitted fabric has been pulled over the at least one frameelement, the second opening side can also be closed. This could be are-openable closure, for example a zipper, push buttons, or the like.This makes it possible to replace or clean the seat cover if necessary.The second opening side could preferably also be contained in the thirdregion of the seat cover.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, the seat cover isfastened to the inside of the at least one frame element. Such a seatcover can preferably be a flat knitted fabric. The seat cover isadvantageously fastened to the inside of the strut elements and thethird transverse portion. For this purpose, for example, a piping railcan be arranged on the inside of the at least one frame element. Thispiping rail thus faces the inner surface of the at least one frameelement. The seat cover accordingly preferably has a piping lug, whichis arranged or clamped in the piping rail.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the lower portion and theupper portion of the at least one frame element form the at least oneframe element integrally, in one piece or in multiple pieces, inparticular in two pieces. In the case of a one-piece design, the frameelement, or the upper and the lower portion, is produced as a single andunitary part, or as a so-called monoblock. The respective portions areadvantageously made of the same material. In this context, “one-piecedesign” is understood to mean that, although not all portions are madefrom a single and unitary part, they are not only firmly connected, butare so intimately connected to one another that they do not appear as aplurality of joined components and, in any case, can no longer beseparated from one another without being destroyed.

When using the advantageous tubular seat cover, the at least one frameelement can be designed in one piece or integrally. The tubular seatcover is therefore preferably guided over the at least one frameelement. An integral design has the advantage that the at least oneframe element has increased stability and rigidity. Furthermore, noadditional connection options need to be provided, such as bores, plugconnections, screws, etc.

In the advantageous multi-piece embodiment of the at least one frameelement, the at least one frame element consists of a plurality of partswhich are preferably releasably connected to one another. The at leastone frame element is advantageously configured in two parts and consistsof the upper portion and the lower portion. It is advantageous that thetwo portions be U-shaped. For this purpose, the strut elements areadvantageously interrupted and equipped with a detachable connection.Such a releasable connection is, for example, a plug connection. Twoportions of the strut element are preferably inserted one into theother.

Security devices, such as pins, screws, bolts, etc., are alsoadvantageously provided, by means of which the plug connection can besecured against unintentional loosening. Such an embodiment isparticularly advantageous if a seat cover is to be arranged on an innerside of the at least one frame element pointing towards the innersurface. For this purpose, as already described, a piping rail can bearranged on the inside of the at least one frame element. A piping lugof the seat cover can then be introduced into such a piping rail. Thisintroduction can take place particularly easily if the at least oneframe element can be separated, or is configured in multiple pieces.

According to a further preferred embodiment, at least one mounting shaftis provided, by means of which the at least one frame element isarranged on the fastening device. Advantageously, only one mountingshaft is provided. This mounting shaft is received in at least onereceiving device of the fastening device. The mounting shaft ispreferably received in two receiving devices of the fastening devicewhich are spaced apart from one another along the width axis (Y, Y′).

The at least one mounting shaft allows the at least one frame element tobe pivoted or rotated about the pivot axis. The pivot axis preferablyextends through or along the mounting shaft.

According to a further preferred embodiment, a through channel for themounting shaft is provided at the lower end of the at least one frameelement along a height axis (Z). The mounting shaft advantageouslyextends through the through channel of the at least one frame element.The through channel is preferably provided in the lower portion of theat least one frame element. The through channel can preferably extendover the entire width of the at least one frame element. The throughchannel preferably extends over a substantial portion along the widthdirection of the at least one frame element. Such a substantial portionpreferably corresponds to at least half, more preferably at least threequarters of the total width of the at least one frame element. However,it would also be conceivable that the through channel is notcontinuously closed. Furthermore, it would be conceivable for thethrough channel to have at least one, preferably two, mounting regionswhich are formed by the at least one frame element or are arranged onthe at least one frame element. In the remaining extent, the mountingshaft could preferably be exposed.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the mounting shaft isnon-rotatably or mechanically rigidly connected to the fastening device,or to the at least one receiving device of the fastening device. It isadvantageous that the at least one frame element is pivotable orrotatable relative to and on the mounting shaft.

It would also be conceivable that the mounting shaft be connected to theat least one frame element in a rotationally fixed or mechanically rigidmanner. It is advantageous that the mounting shaft be rotatably mountedin the at least one, preferably two, receiving device(s). The at leastone frame element and the mounting shaft pivot, or preferably thusrotate, relative to the at least one, preferably two, receivingdevice(s).

It would also be conceivable that two mounting shafts be provided whichare arranged on the lower portion of the at least one frame element onthe respective opposite sides along the width axis (Y, Y′) in such a waythat they protrude along the width axis (Y, Y′) over the at least oneframe element. The two mounting shafts are then rotatably mounted in arespective receiving device of the fastening element.

At least one frame element is advantageously arranged between tworeceiving devices of the fastening element.

According to a further preferred embodiment, at least one grippingelement is provided on the at least one frame element. The at least onegripping element is preferably arranged on one of the strut elements inan upper region along the height axis. Accordingly, the gripping elementis arranged entirely or at least in portions on the upper portion of theat least one frame element. The seat arrangement advantageously has afirst outer side and a second outer side. Advantageously, the grippingelement is arranged on an outer side, which, when installed in the meansof transport, lies on a walkway. The gripping elements thus form aholding option for standing passengers or passengers walking by. Itwould be conceivable that only the first outer side lies on a walkway ofthe means of transport. In this case, it is advantageous if the grippingelement is arranged on the first outer side of the seat arrangement.However, it would also be conceivable for a gripping element to bearranged on the first and on the second outer side of the seatarrangement. This would be advantageous, for example, if two walkwaysare provided in the means of transport. However, the arrangement of thegripping elements is not limited to the arrangement with respect to thewalkways. Such gripping elements can also have other functions, such assupport when standing up, etc.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the seat arrangement onlycomprises a frame element which is arranged on the fastening device. Theframe element is advantageously arranged between two receiving devicesof the fastening element. The fastening device preferably comprises twoarm elements which open into a base element, in which case a receivingdevice for the mounting shaft is arranged on each arm element. Therespective arm element and the receiving device are advantageouslydesigned integrally or in one piece. The base element is preferablyarranged centrally to and along the height axis (Z) below the frameelement. The arm elements are designed to converge downwards along theheight axis (Z). The arm elements are preferably substantially designedso as to be V-shaped. An advantageous symmetrical introduction of forceinto the base element can thus take place. With such a configuration,the seat arrangement can be designed so as to be extremely simple. Thefastening element engages directly on the mounting shaft for the frameelement. There is therefore no need for any additional components formounting the frame element.

The base element can advantageously be fixed directly to the floor ofthe means of transport. It would also be conceivable for the fasteningdevice or the base element to be displaceably arranged on the floor ofthe means of transport by means of a guide system. A guide system ofthis type can be a rail system, for example. Due to the advantageousconvergence of the arm elements, the base element is arranged centrallybelow the frame element. An advantageous symmetrical introduction offorce into this base element can thus take place. This has the advantagethat the guide system can be made much simpler. For example, only onerail can be provided on which the seat arrangement can be displaceablyarranged. It is also advantageous that a locking device is provided, bymeans of which the seat arrangement can be locked at the desiredposition in the interior of the means of transport.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the seat arrangementcomprises two frame elements which are arranged on the fastening device.The two frame elements are preferably arranged next to one another alongthe width axis (Y). The two frame elements can be of the same ordifferent designs. Each of the two frame elements can have featuresaccording to the embodiments described in the introduction,independently of one another.

As already described, a first and a second outer side of the seatarrangement can preferably be defined. If the seat arrangement comprisestwo frame elements, one outer side of the seat arrangement isrepresented by one of the two frame elements. The at least one grippingelement already described can be arranged on one of the two outer sides.In an installed state, the outer side having the gripping element isadvantageously located on a walkway of the means of transport. Ofcourse, it would also be conceivable to arrange at least one grippingelement on both outer sides and thus on both frame elements. This isadvantageous, for example, if the two outer sides point to a passage ofthe means of transport in an installed state. Of course, it would alsobe conceivable that at least one gripping element is arranged on the twoinner sides of the frame elements. These could preferably be provided inaddition to the gripping elements on the outer sides.

Advantageously, the two frame elements can be pivoted independently ofone another about a common pivot axis extending along a width axis (Y)relative to the fastening device. As already described, the two frameelements are preferably pivotable independently of one another by theangles of inclination (α, β) into the first, second and third pivotingpositions.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, only one mounting shaftis provided. The mounting shaft advantageously extends at least over theentire width of the two frame elements. As already described, themounting shaft extends through the through channels of the two frameelements. The mounting shaft is preferably received in at least two,preferably exactly two, receiving devices of the fastening device.

According to a further preferred embodiment, a first receiving device isarranged between the two frame elements. A further second receivingdevice is preferably arranged on the side of one of the two frameelements, or on one of the two outer sides of the seat arrangement. Atleast one arm element is preferably provided, on which the firstreceiving element is arranged.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the fastening devicecomprises two arm elements. The first receiving device arranged betweenthe two frame elements is advantageously arranged on a first armelement. The second receiving device is preferably arranged on a secondarm element. The second receiving device and the second arm element areadvantageously arranged on an outer side of the seat arrangement.

The at least one gripping element is also advantageously arranged onthis outer side. By providing the second receiving device and the secondarm element on the same outer side as the at least one gripping element,the forces that can be introduced into the seat arrangement can beeffectively derived via the second arm element. The seat arrangementaccordingly has an advantageously increased stability on the outer sideof the seat arrangement.

Both arm elements can advantageously be fixed to the floor of thetransport device. It would also be conceivable that the arm elements arefixed to a rail arrangement. With such a configuration, the position ofthe seat arrangement in the means of transport can be varied. The twoarm elements are inclined by an angle of inclination γ with respect to areference axis which is perpendicular to the imaginary first plane. Theangle of inclination γ is in a range between 5° and 20°, preferably in arange between 10° and 15°.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, the first and/or thesecond arm element comprise a footrest element. The footrest element ispreferably oriented parallel to the first imaginary plane.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the second receiving deviceis arranged on a fastening element. The receiving device can be arrangedon a wall element of the means of transport by means of the fasteningelement. The fastening element is accordingly arranged in a fasteningplane which extends substantially parallel to the second imaginaryplane. The wall element of the means of transport advantageouslycomprises the fastening plane. Such a wall element is preferably a sidewall of the means of transport. The first receiving device can bearranged on an arm element. This arm element can be designed as acantilever arm or a cantilever. The arm element accordingly extends fromthe fastening plane towards the first receiving device. The arm elementpreferably opens into a second fastening element, which is likewisearranged in the fastening plane and can be arranged on the wall elementof the means of transport. Starting from the second fastening element,the arm element preferably extends obliquely along the height axis (Z)upward to the first receiving device.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, instead of the first andsecond fastening elements mentioned above, only one fastening element isprovided, which extends along the fastening plane. The arm element orthe cantilever arm preferably extends from this fastening element to thefirst receiving device. The second receiving device is preferablyarranged on the fastening element. In other words, the aforementionedfirst and second fastening elements are formed into an integralfastening element.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the first and the secondreceiving device of the fastening device are arranged on the outer sidesof the seat arrangement. The two frame elements are thus arrangedbetween the receiving devices. Instead of a receiving device, only apreferably sleeve-shaped spacer element is provided between the twoframe elements. The fastening device preferably comprises two armelements which open into a base element, with a receiving device for themounting shaft being arranged on each arm element. The base element ispreferably arranged in the centre of and along the height axis (Z) belowthe two frame elements. The arm elements are designed to convergedownwards along the height axis (Z). The arm elements are preferablysubstantially designed so as to be V-shaped. An advantageous symmetricalintroduction of force into the base element can thus take place. Withsuch a configuration, the seat arrangement can be designed so as to beextremely simple. The fastening element engages directly on the mountingshaft for the frame element. There is therefore no need for anyadditional components for mounting the frame element.

The base element can advantageously be fixed directly to the floor ofthe means of transport. It would also be conceivable for the fasteningdevice or the base element to be displaceably arranged on the floor ofthe means of transport by means of a guide system. A guide system ofthis type can be a rail system, for example. Due to the advantageousconvergence of the arm elements, the base element is arranged centrallybelow the two frame elements. An advantageous symmetrical introductionof force into this base element can thus take place. This has theadvantage that the guide system can be made much simpler. For example,only one rail can be provided on which the seat arrangement can bedisplaceably arranged. It is also advantageous that a locking device isprovided, by means of which the seat arrangement can be locked at thedesired position in the interior of the means of transport.

In the embodiments described above, it is advantageous that therespective arm element and the respective receiving device areconfigured integrally or in one piece. Furthermore, the respectivereceiving device and the respective fastening element can preferably beconfigured integrally or in one piece.

A sufficient stability of the seat arrangement is given by the mountingof the continuous mounting shaft by means of two receiving devices.Another third mounting point is therefore not necessary. This provides aseat arrangement with considerable material savings.

According to a preferred embodiment, the at least one frame element ismade of a metal alloy, preferably of an aluminium alloy. The fasteningdevice can also be made at least partially from a metal alloy,preferably from an aluminium alloy. This allows the seat arrangement tobe built as light-weight as possible.

The underlying object is also solved by an interior device of a means oftransport, in particular a means of passenger transport which comprisesat least one seat arrangement according to one of the precedingembodiments. The interior device can be equipped with all the featuresalready described above in the scope of the seat arrangement,individually or in combination with each other, and vice-versa.

The interior device preferably comprises a plurality of seatarrangements.

According to a preferred embodiment, the at least one seat arrangementis arranged on the means of transport so as to be stationary ordisplaceable by means of a guide device, in particular a rail device.The guide device can be arranged on the floor or a wall element of themeans of transport. The seat arrangements can thus advantageously beaccommodated in a stowage region of the means of transport, for examplea rail vehicle. The space of the means of transport could thus be filledwith bulky luggage, for example bicycles. Depending on requirements, aspecific number of seat arrangements can be transported from the stowageregion into the interior and can be defined accordingly at specificpoints. This can be done by means of corresponding advantageous latchingdevices.

Finally, a means of transport, in particular a means of passengertransport, for example a rail vehicle, is provided which has at leastone interior device or at least one seat arrangement.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Further advantages, aims and characteristics of the present inventionare explained with reference to the following description of theattached drawings. Similar components may have the same reference signsin the various embodiments.

Shown in the drawings are:

FIG. 1a, 1b a perspective view of a seat arrangement according to anembodiment;

FIG. 2a, 2b perspective view of a seat arrangement according to anembodiment;

FIG. 3 a side view of a seat arrangement according to an embodiment;

FIG. 4 an exploded view of a seat arrangement according to anembodiment;

FIG. 5 a perspective view of a seat arrangement according to anembodiment;

FIGS. 6a-6d a front view, a rear view, a side view, and a bottom view ofthe embodiment according to FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 a perspective view of a seat arrangement according to anembodiment;

FIGS. 8a-8d a front view, a rear view, a side view, and a bottom view ofthe embodiment according to FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 a perspective view of a seat arrangement according to oneembodiment;

FIGS. 10a-10d a front view, a rear view, a side view, and a bottom viewof the embodiment according to FIG. 9;

FIG. 11a-11d views of various possible pivoting positions of a seatarrangement according to one embodiment;

FIGS. 12a-12d views of various possible pivoting positions of a seatarrangement according to one embodiment;

FIG. 13 an exploded view of a seat arrangement according to oneembodiment;

FIG. 14 a front view of a seat arrangement according to one embodiment;

FIG. 15 an exploded view of a frame element according to one embodiment;

FIG. 16 a sectional view of a frame element according to one embodiment;

FIGS. 17a-17c sectional views of a frame element in different pivotingstates according to one embodiment;

FIG. 18a, 18b views of a seat arrangement according to an embodimentwith a seat cover;

FIG. 19 an interior device of a means of transport.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIGS. 1 to 19 show a seat arrangement 1 for a means of transport 101, inparticular for a means of passenger transport, wherein the seatarrangement 1 can be arranged on or in the means of transport 101 bymeans of a fastening device 5, wherein the seat arrangement 1 comprisesat least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b with an upper region 3 which isprovided and suitable for supporting the back and at least one seatregion 2, 2 a, 2 b which is integrated in the at least one frame element4, 4 a, 4 b. The at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b accordinglytakes on the function of a backrest and, likewise, the function of aseat part. Accordingly, an extremely simple and inexpensive seatarrangement 1 is provided.

In the following, a coordinate system with a height axis X, a width axisY, and a depth axis X is used for the seat arrangement. A coordinatesystem with a height axis X′, a width axis Y′ and a depth axis X′ isused for the at least one frame element. The respective axes can alsohave two directions.

In FIGS. 1a to 2b and 4, the seat arrangement 1 is shown, which onlycomprises a frame element 2 arranged on the fastening device 5. FIGS. 5to 13 show seat arrangements 1 which each comprise two frame elements 2,2 a, 2 b. FIG. 3 shows various pivoting positions which apply both to aseat arrangement 1 having a frame element 2 and to a seat arrangement 1having two frame elements 2, 2 a, 2 b.

The seat arrangement 1 is provided and suitable for providing a sittingposition at standing height. Such seat arrangements 1 are also referredto as a sit-stand seat. The seat region is preferably arranged at aheight between 40 cm and 150 cm, more preferably at a height between 50cm and 130 cm.

The seat height can advantageously be matched to the intended targetpersons. FIGS. 1a, 1b show, for example, a seat arrangement 1 which ismore suitable for children or the elderly. The seat height is preferablyin a range between 40 cm and 60 cm. FIGS. 2a and 2b show a seatarrangement 1 which is more suitable for adults. The seat height wouldbe in a range between 80 cm and 150 cm, more preferably in a rangebetween 90 cm and 130 cm.

The at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b can be configured identicallyin the configuration of the seat arrangement 1 with a frame element 2, 2a, 2 b and in the configuration of the seat arrangement 1 with two frameelements 2, 2 a, 2 b. The at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b isformed by a lower portion 7 and an upper portion 8. The lower portion 7comprises at least one first transverse portion 9 extendingsubstantially along a width axis Y′, Y and one second transverse portion10 extending substantially along a width axis Y′, Y. The first and thesecond transverse portion are preferably formed integrally or in onepiece. The first 9 and the second transverse portion 10 can haverecesses arranged in a honeycomb-shaped lattice structure (see, forexample, FIG. 15). As a result, the lower portion 7 can have a very lowweight and nevertheless have sufficient stability. The upper portion 8further comprises a third transverse portion 11 which extends along thewidth axis Y, Y′. The two width axes Y, Y′ are congruent in this case.

The first transverse portion 9 and the second transverse portion 10 arespaced apart from the third transverse portion 11 along the height axisZ. The first transverse portion 9 and the second transverse portion 10are connected by means of two strut elements 27. The at least one frameelement 2, 2 a, 2 b accordingly comprises an inner surface 28 which isbordered by the upper portion 8 and the lower portion 7, or by the thirdtransverse portion, the two strut elements 27, the first transverseportion 9, and the second transverse portion 10. The at least one frameelement 2, 2 a, 2 b is designed to be substantially trapezoidal. Thethird transverse portion 11 has a smaller width than the first 9 andsecond transverse portion 10.

The first transverse portion 9 and the second transverse portion 10 havea greater extent along a depth axis X′ than the third transverse portion11. The first transverse portion 9 or the second transverse portion 10form the seat region 4, 4 a, 4 b at least in portions.

The lower portion 7 and the upper portion 8 of the at least one frameelement 2, 2 a, 2 b form the at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 bintegrally, in one piece or in multiple pieces. FIGS. 4 and 13 each showa one-piece design of the frame element(s) 2, 2 a, 2 b in the regionsurrounded by dashed lines. These figures also show a further embodimentof the frame element(s) 2, 2 a, 2 b, in which it is/are formed in twoparts. For this purpose, the at least one frame element consists of alower portion 7 and an upper portion 8, in which case both portions 7and 8 are U-shaped. For this purpose, the two strut elements 27 areinterrupted and connected by means of a detachable connection,preferably a plug connection.

The at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b can be pivoted relative tothe fastening device 5 about a pivot axis 6 extending along a width axisY. The at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b can be pivoted as a wholewith respect to the pivot axis 6. Thus, both the upper region 3 forsupporting the back and the integrated seat region 4, 4 a, 4 b aresimultaneously pivoted or rotated about the pivot axis 6. In contrast,only the backrest can be pivoted about a pivot axis in conventional seatarrangements. Preferably, the at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b ispivotable into at least two pivoting positions 12 a, 12 b, 12 c; morepreferably, the at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b is pivotable intothree pivoting positions 12 a, 12 b, 12 c. These pivoting positions 12a, 12 b 12 c are shown in FIG. 3, for example. In this figure, thedouble arrow 15 is also shown, which illustrates the pivoting directionsagain.

The at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b is pivotable into a firstpivoting position 12 a, in which case at least one frame element 2, 2 a,2 b extends substantially perpendicular to an imaginary plane 13 whichextends parallel to the floor 102 of the means of transport 101 in thefirst pivoting position 12 a). In other words, the at least one frameelement 2, 2 a, 2 b extends upright or substantially parallel to theheight axis Z of the seat arrangement 1 in the first pivoting position.In this pivoting position, the seat arrangement 1 has only a minimalspace requirement along the depth axis, which space requirementsubstantially corresponds to the extent of the first 9 and secondtransverse portion 10.

The at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b is pivotable into a secondpivoting position 12 b, which is inclined relative to the first pivotingposition 12 a by an angle of inclination α. Furthermore, the at leastone frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b is pivotable into a third pivotingposition 12 c, which is inclined relative to the first pivoting position12 a by an angle of inclination β. A second imaginary plane 14 can bedefined, which runs perpendicular to the first imaginary plane 13. Theat least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b is substantially arranged in thesecond imaginary plane 14 in the first pivoting position. In the second12 b and the third pivoting position 12 c, the at least one frameelement 2, 2 a, 2 b each include the angle of inclination α or β withthe second imaginary plane 14. The at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2b is in this case inclined in directions opposite along a depth axis Xin the second pivoting position 12 b and the third pivoting position 12c. The angles of inclination α and β thus have different signs (±), butthe same amount. The angles of inclination α, β are preferably in arange between 10° and 80°, more preferably in a range between 20° and70°, in which case the at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b and thesecond imaginary plane 14 include the angles of inclination α, β.

Furthermore, a latching apparatus 29 is provided, by means of which atleast one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b can be locked in at least onepivoting position 12 a, 12 b, 12 c. Preferably, at least one frameelement 2, 2 a, 2 b can be locked in the first 12 a, the second 12 b,and the third pivoting position 12 c. It would also be conceivable thatthe at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b can be locked only in thesecond 12 b and the third pivoting position 12 c.

In the second pivoting position 12 b of the at least one frame element2, 2 a, 2 b, a first seat region 4, 4 a is formed at least by the firsttransverse portion 9. This is shown, for example, in FIGS. 1a and 2a .In the third pivoting position 12 c of the at least one frame element 2,2 a, 2 b, a second seat region 4, 4 b is formed at least by the secondtransverse portion 10. This is shown, for example, in FIGS. 1b and 2b .In the second pivoting position 12 b of the at least one frame element2, 2 a, 2 b, the first seat region 4, 4 a extends substantially parallelto the first imaginary plane 13. In the third pivoting position 12 c ofthe at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b, the second seat region 4, 4b extends substantially parallel to the first imaginary plane 13. Thissubstantially parallel extension of the first or second seat region 4, 4a, 4 b allows the occupant to sit comfortably.

FIGS. 11a to 11d and 12a to 12d show seat arrangements 1 with two frameelements 2, 2 a, 2 b in different pivoting positions 12 a, 12 b, 12 c.FIGS. 11a to 11d differ from FIGS. 12a to 12d in the design of thefastening device 5. Seat arrangements 1 which comprise a fasteningdevice 5 according to any of the further possible configurations can,however, also assume the pivoting positions shown. In FIGS. 11a and 12a, the two frame elements 2, 2 a, 2 b are in the second pivoting position12 b. Each of the frame elements 2, 2 a, 2 b thus provides the firstseat region 4, 4 a in the form of the first transverse portion 9. InFIGS. 11d and 12d , the two frame elements 2, 2 a, 2 b are in the thirdpivoting position 12 c. Each of the frame elements 2, 2 a, 2 b thusprovides the second seat region 4, 4 b in the form of the secondtransverse portion 10. In FIGS. 11b and 12b , the first frame element 2a is in the second pivoting position 12 b, as a result of which thefirst seat region 4, 4 a is provided in the form of the first transverseportion 9. The second frame element 2 b is located in the third pivotingposition 12 c, as a result of which the second seat region 4, 4 b isprovided in the form of the second transverse portion 10. In FIGS. 11cand 12c , the first frame element 2 a is in the third pivoting position12 c, as a result of which the second seat region 4, 4 b is provided inthe form of the second transverse portion 10. The second frame element 2b is located in the second pivoting position 12 b, as a result of whichthe first seat region 4, 4 a is provided in the form of the firsttransverse portion 9. With such a design, seating groups consisting ofsuch seat arrangements 1 can be flexibly and individually coordinated.

The seat region 4, 4 a, 4 b can be further enlarged if at least oneadditional element 17 is provided, which is arranged on the lowerportion 7 of the at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b. The depthextension of the seat region 4, 4 a, 4 b is increased by the additionalelement 17. Such an additional element is indicated in FIG. 3 and can beattached to the frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b by a non-positive and/or apositive connection. Possible connections are clip connections, screwconnections, plug connections, etc.

The at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b is arranged on the fasteningdevice 5 by means of a mounting shaft 22. The mounting shaft 22 isreceived in at least one receiving device 23, 23 a, 23 b of thefastening element 5 in such a way that the mounting shaft 22 isnon-rotatably connected to the fastening device 5. Furthermore, themounting shaft 22 extends through a through channel 24 of the at leastone frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b, as a result of which the at least oneframe element 2, 2 a, 2 b is arranged to be pivotable relative to thefastening element 5 or the mounting shaft 22.

The mounting shaft 22 is shown in detail in FIGS. 4, 13 and 15 to 17 c.The mounting shaft 22 is designed so as to be substantially hollowcylindrical, for example as a profile tube. Furthermore, the mountingshaft 22 comprises at least one, preferably two guide portion(s) 30, 31,into each of which a guide projection 32 a, 32 b of the at least oneframe element 2, 2 a, 2 b extends. The guide projections 32 a, 32 b arearranged in the through channel 24 of the at least one frame element 2,2 a, 2 b and preferably extend over the entire extent along the widthaxis Y of the through channel 24. The through channel can extend alongthe entire width extension or the at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 bor at least along a substantial portion of the width extension. Asubstantial portion is at least half, preferably at least three quartersof the total width of the frame element. Likewise, the guide portions30, 31 extend over the entire length of the mounting shaft 22. The guideportions 30, 31 are provided diametrically opposite on the mountingshaft 22. However, it is also conceivable that only one guide portion30, 31 is provided, into which a guide projection 32 a, 32 b extends.

The lateral surface 33 of the mounting shaft 20 has two outer regions34, against which an inner surface 24 a of the through channel 24 abutsin such a way that rotation of the at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2b relative to the mounting shaft 22 is made possible. A guide portion30, 31 is provided between the two outer regions 34 along acircumferential direction 35 of the mounting shaft 22. These guideportions 30, 31 are designed as a type of recess. A radius 36 to theinner surfaces 30 a, 31 a of the guide portions 30, 31 is thus smallerthan a radius 37 to the outer regions 34. As can be seen in FIGS. 15 to17 c, the inner surfaces 30 a, 31 a of the guide portions 30, 31 aredesigned in such a way that they curve outwards. The guide portions 30,31 each have two stop surfaces 30 b, 31 b, 30 c, 31 c, which representthe transition to the adjacent outer regions 34. In the second and thethird pivoting positions 12 b, 12 c, the guide projections 32 a, 32 bbear against the diametrically opposite stop surfaces 30 b, 31 b, 30 c,31 c of the guide portions 30, 31.

Furthermore, a latching apparatus 29 is provided, by means of which thepivoting positions 12 a, 12 b, 12 c, which are allowed by said pivoting,can be locked. The locking device 29 is shown in detail in FIGS. 16 to17 c. FIG. 17c shows the second pivoting position 12 b. FIG. 17b showsthe third pivoting position 12 c. The first pivoting position is shownin FIGS. 16 and 17 a. For reasons of clarity, only a few particularlyrelevant reference signs are shown in FIGS. 17a to 17 c.

The latching apparatus 29 comprises a holding element 38, by means ofwhich the latching apparatus 29 is arranged on the at least one frameelement 2, 2 a, 2 b, preferably on a lower side of the at least oneframe element 2, 2 a, 2 b along the height direction Z. The holdingelement 38 is fastened to the frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b by means of aclip connection. However, other connections are also conceivable. Anoperating element 39 is arranged on the holding element 38, whereinmounting elements 40 are provided between the holding element 38 and theoperating element 39. The operating element 39 is attached to theholding element 38 by means of an axis 41 and is thus rockable. Alocking element 42 in the form of a bolt is arranged on the operatingelement 39. Furthermore, a compression spring 43 is arranged between thelocking element 42 and the holding element 38. The locking element 42 isthus subjected to a spring force which presses the locking element 42radially inwards. The locking element 42 engages in a non-use state intoa recess or bore 46 of the mounting shaft 22. A plurality of recesses 46are preferably provided. These recesses 46 are arranged in the outerregion 34 of the lateral surface 33 along the circumferential directionof the mounting shaft 22. Three recesses 46 are advantageously provided.The arrangement of the recesses 46 is provided in such a way that in thepredetermined pivoting positions 12 a, 12 b, 12 c the locking element 42can engage in a recess 46 which is respectively assigned to the pivotingposition.

The locking element 42 protrudes through an opening 38 a of the holdingelement 38, which is surrounded by an outwardly extending raised collar38 b. Two support portions 39 a, 39 b lie on each of these collars 38 b.The first support portion 39 a is opposite to the second support portion39 b along a circumferential direction 44. The operating element 39comprises two operating portions 39 c, 39 d. The first operating portion39 c is opposite the second operating portion 39 d along acircumferential direction 44. In comparison to the support portions 39a, 39 b, the operating portions 39 c, 39 d lie farther out along thecircumferential direction 44 and along a radial direction 45.

When the latching apparatus 29 is operated, one of the operatingportions 39 c, 39 d is pressed inwards in the radial direction 45. Therespective operating portion 39 c, 39 d can thus be moved into arespective recess region 38 c, 38 d of the holding element 38. Due tothe spacing of the operating portions 39 c, 39 d from the supportportions 39 a, 39 b and the support of the support portions 39 a, 39 bon the collar 38 b, a lever force acts on the shaft 41, which isarranged centrally on the operating element 39 and connects it to thelocking element 42. The locking element 42 is accordingly displacedoutward in the radial direction 45. This displacement takes placeagainst the spring force of the compression spring 43, as a result ofwhich the compression spring 43 is compressed. The displacement of thelocking element 42 from the respective recess 46 is released, and the atleast one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b can be pivoted.

FIG. 16 shows a non-use position in which the at least one frame element2, 2 a, 2 b is located in the first pivoting position 12 a. Therespective guide projection 32 a, 32 b of the through channel 24 islocated substantially in the centre along an imaginary circular arc 47a, 47 b of the first 30 or second guide portion 31. The imaginarycircular arc 47 a, 47 b extends in each case between the first stopsurface 30 b, 31 b and the second stop surface 30 c, 31 c. The lockingelement 42 engages into the central recess 46 on the outer region 34 andthus locks this first pivoting position 12 a. In this first pivotingposition 12 a, the at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b is generallylocated substantially perpendicular to the first imaginary plane 13 andis therefore in a stowed position. FIG. 17a shows the at least one frameelement 2, 2 a, 2 b in the first pivoting position 12 a, in two views.In the upper view, the first operating portion 39 c of the operatingelement 39 has been actuated and thus shifted radially inward into thefirst recess region 38 c of the holding element 38. In the bottom view,the second operating portion 39 d has been actuated and thus shiftedradially inward into the second recess region 38 d of the holdingelement 38. The engagement of the locking element 42 from the recess 46is thus released and the at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b can bepivoted into the desired pivoting position.

In FIG. 17b , the at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b is located inthe second pivoting position 12 b. The first guide projection 32 a ofthe at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b bears against the first stopsurface 30 a of the first guide portion 30. The second guide projection32 b of the at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b bears against thesecond stop surface 31 b of the second guide portion 31. The forcesapplied by the user on the at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b areguided by these stops 30 a, 31 b from the at least one frame element 2,2 a, 2 b into the mounting shaft 22 and thus into the fastening element5. The at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b is locked in this pivotingposition 12 b, since the locking element 42 of the latching apparatus 29engages in the corresponding recess 46 which is associated with thispivoting position 12 b, on the mounting shaft 22.

In FIG. 17c , the at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b is located inthe third pivoting position 12 c. The first guide projection 32 a of theat least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b bears against the second stopsurface 30 b of the first guide portion 30. The second guide projection32 b of the at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b bears against thefirst stop surface 31 a of the second guide portion 31. The forcesapplied by the user on the at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b areguided by these stops 30 b, 31 a from the at least one frame element 2,2 a, 2 b, into the mounting shaft 22, and thus into the fasteningelement 5. The at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b is locked in thispivoting position 12 c, since the locking element 42 of the latchingapparatus 29 engages in the corresponding recess 46 which is associatedwith this pivoting position 12 c, on the mounting shaft 22.

Accordingly, the angles of inclination α, β are predetermined by thelength of the imaginary arcs 47 a, 47 b. Furthermore, it is conceivablethat the operating element 39 be arranged at a different position of theat least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b. The operating element 39 could,for example, also be arranged on the upper portion 8 of the at least oneframe element 2, 2 a, 2 b. Furthermore, a gripping element 16 could beprovided which is arranged on the upper portion 8. The operating element39 could be integrated into the gripping element 16. With such aconfiguration, the mode of operation described in the introduction foractuating the locking element 42 can be retained. The (lever) forcedescribed above, which acts on the axis 41, could be transmitted fromthe operating element 39 to the shaft 41 by means of a transmissiondevice. Such a (mechanical) transmission device could, for example, be aBowden cable, an actuating rod, or a transmission device using gearwheels. These transmission devices can preferably be arranged in or onthe at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b. However, it would also beconceivable for the transmission device to transmit electrical signalswhich control an actuator. The actuator then actuates the lockingelement 42.

A seat cover 18 is arranged on or in the at least one frame element 2, 2a, 2 b. The seat cover 18 is in or above the inner surface 28, which isenclosed by the frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b, or the upper portion 8 andthe lower portion 7. If the at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b ismade integrally or in one piece, the seat cover 18 can be made like atube. Accordingly, a portion of the tubular seat cover 18 couldadvantageously be arranged on each side above the inner surface 28. Thisis shown, for example, in FIGS. 18a and 18b . The tubular seat cover 18comprises along the height axis Z′ a first upper opening side 48 a,which is preferably closed by means of a seam and abuts the thirdtransverse portion 11. Furthermore, the tubular seat cover 18 comprisesa second opening side 48 b, which is lower along the height axis Z′,which is preferably closed by means of an openable closure and lies ontop or on the lower portion 7.

In the case of a two-piece configuration of the at least one frameelement 2, 2 a, 2 b, a flat seat cover 18 can be used. This is indicatedin FIGS. 1a to 2b and 5 to 12 d. The edge of the seat cover 18 isconnected from the bottom upwards to the at least one frame element 2, 2a, 2 b. The seat cover 18 is connected to the two strut elements 27 andthe third transverse portion 11. For this purpose, for example, a pipingrail can be arranged on the inside of the two strut elements 27 and thethird transverse portion 11. The piping rail is provided on an innerside of the at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b and thus faces theinner surface 28. The seat cover 18 has a piping lug, which is arrangedor clamped on the piping rail.

The seat cover 18 is advantageously a knitted fabric and has at leasttwo regions 19, 20 which have different elasticities. A first region 19has a lower elasticity than the second region 20. The second region 20is elastically deformable by the action of a force. The first region 19is arranged along the height axis Z′ above the second region 20. Such afirst region 19 can thus be provided and be suitable for supporting ashoulder region of the user. The second region 20, which has a higherelasticity, can then be arranged in or above a middle and/or lowerportion of the inner surface 28 along the height axis Z′. Such a secondregion 20 can be provided and be suitable for supporting the user'slower back and gluteal region. Of course, it would also be conceivableto provide further regions with different elasticities in the seatcover.

Furthermore, the seat cover 18 is connected to the at least one frameelement 2, 2 a, 2 b at the edge from the bottom upwards. By the actionof force, the second region 20 forms a three-dimensional deformation 21or bulge. This is shown schematically in FIG. 3. This force is exertedby the leaning action of the user. Accordingly, when pivoting from thesecond to the third pivoting position or vice versa, the force isapplied in the opposite direction, as a result of which thethree-dimensional deformation will also develop in the oppositedirection.

The seat cover 18 can have a third region 49, which is arranged alongthe height axis Z′ below the second region. This third region 49 can beconnected to the at least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b by means of apreferably detachable connection. The third region 49 can be arranged onthe first 9 and the second transverse portion 10 and serve as seatupholstery. This is depicted, for example, in FIGS. 18a and 18b . Theseat cover 18 can also have an intermediate space or cut-out 50. Thethird region 49 and the second region 19 are therefore only connectedvia web-like portions which are arranged on the strut elements 27 of theat least one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b. Alternatively, the second region19 merges into the third region 49 without interruption. This is shownby way of example in FIG. 5.

The effective seat surface accordingly also includes the transitionbetween the third 49 and the second region 19. Likewise, the effectiveseat surface can also comprise a portion of the second region 19 of theseat cover 18.

The effective seat surface for the user is thus advantageously the seatregion 4, 4 a, 4 b of the frame element and a lower portion of the seatcover 18, which forms the bulge, or the third region 49 of the seatcover 18, which serves as a cushion.

On the at least one frame element, at least one gripping element 16 isfurthermore arranged on at least one strut element 27 or the upperportion 8. The gripping element is typically arranged on an outer sideof the seat arrangement 1, which lies on a passage of the means oftransport. If two passages are provided, a gripping element 16 can ofcourse also be provided on each outer side of the seat arrangement 1.

FIGS. 1a to 2b and 4 show a seat arrangement 1 with only one frameelement 2. The fastening device 5 comprises two arm elements 25, 25 a,25 b, which extend along the height axis Z and open into a base element26. Starting from the base element 26, the arm elements 25, 26 alsoextend along the width axis Y, so that they run obliquely upwards. Adistance 53 between the first arm element 25 a and the second armelement 25 b decreases downwards along the height axis Z. At an upperend, the arm elements 25, 25 a, 25 b each have the receiving devices 23,23 a, 23 b for the mounting shaft 22. The receiving devices 23, 23 a, 23b can be formed integrally, in one piece, or in multiple pieces with thearm element. In a transition region which leads to the receiving devices23, 23 a, 23 b, the arm elements 25, 25 a, 25 b are advantageouslyoriented substantially parallel to the height axis Z. The arm elements25, 25 a, 25 b can be designed as a flat profile. In this flat profile,a preferably circular recess can form the receiving devices 23, 23 a, 23b. Furthermore, the receiving devices 23, 23 a, 23 b can be designed tobe substantially cylindrical and have a preferably circular transverseportion. The base element 26 has a smaller extent along the width axis Ythan the mounting shaft 22, or as the distance between the receivingdevices 23, 23 a, 23 b. Furthermore, a cover element 51 is provided onthe sides of the receiving device 23, 23 a, 23 b. The arm elements canrun substantially rectilinear or V-shaped, as shown in FIGS. 1a to 2band 4. However, an approximately S-shaped course of the arm elements 25,25 a, 25 b is also conceivable.

The base element 26 is either fastened directly to the floor 102 of themeans of transport 101 or is displaceably arranged on the floor 102 ofthe means of transport 101 via a guide device. Such a configuration hasthe advantage that the base element is arranged centrally under the atleast one frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b. A symmetrical introduction of forceinto the base element 26 can thus take place. This allows the guidesystem 102 to be designed more simply. If, for example, a rail system isused as the guide system 102, it is sufficient that only one rail isused. In FIGS. 1a and 1b , a fastening element 5 is provided which has alower height. The base element 26 is merely designed as a cross strutextending along the width axis Y. Such seat arrangements 1 could be usedby seniors or children, for example. FIGS. 2a and 2b show a seatarrangement 1 with a seat height for adults. The base element 26 isdesigned as a substantially rectangular element which comprises twocross struts which extend along the width axis Y. The upper cross strutalong the height axis Z is intended as a footrest 52. It would also beconceivable that a rotating apparatus be arranged on or in the baseelement 26 or be integrated. The fastening device 5 or the seatarrangement 1 could then be rotated about a rotation axis 54 which runsparallel to the height axis Z. This is indicated in FIGS. 1 b, 2 b and 3by the double arrow 55.

The embodiments according to FIGS. 5 to 13 show a seat arrangement 1with two frame elements 2, 2 a, 2 b, which are arranged on the fasteningdevice 5. The two frame elements 2, 2 a, 2 b are arranged side by sidealong the width axis Y. As already described, the two frame elements 2,2 a, 2 b can be pivoted independently of one another about a commonpivot axis 6 extending along a width axis Y relative to the fasteningdevice 5 by the angles of inclination α, β into the first, second, andthird pivoting positions 12 a, 12 b, 12 c. The fastening device 5 can bedesigned in different ways. In all embodiments, a mounting shaft 22 isprovided which extends along the seat arrangement and extends throughthe respective through channels 24 of the two frame elements 2, 2 a, 2b. As already described, such a through channel 24 can extendsubstantially over the entire width of a frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b. Anonly partial extension or solely partially would also be conceivable. Alatching apparatus 29 is also provided on each of the two frame elements2, 2, 2 a, 2 b. The mounting shaft 22 is received in two receivingdevices 23, 23 a, 23 b of the fastening device 5. FIG. 13 shows anexploded view of the seat arrangement analogous to FIG. 4. However, only3 possible configurations of the fastening device 5 are shown in FIG.13. Of course, the other fastening devices 5 shown could also beinserted in FIG. 13. In these embodiments, at least one cover element 51can also be provided for closing the mounting shaft 22.

According to the embodiments according to FIGS. 5 to 11 d, a firstreceiving device 23 a is arranged between the first frame element 2 aand the second frame element 2 b. Another second receiving device 23 bis arranged on the side of one of the two frame elements 2 a, 2 b, or onone of the two outer sides of the seat arrangement 1. The two receivingdevices 23, 23 a, 23 b are substantially cylindrical in shape having asubstantially circular transverse portion.

According to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 to 6 d, the secondreceiving device 23 b is arranged on a plate-like first fasteningelement 56, which can be fastened to a wall element of the means oftransport 101. The first fastening element 56 is accordingly arranged ina fastening plane 58 (see FIG. 6c ) which extends substantially parallelto the second imaginary plane 14. The wall element of the means oftransport 101 advantageously includes the fastening plane 58. The firstreceiving device 23 a is arranged on an arm element 25. This arm element25 is designed as a cantilever arm or a cantilever. The arm element 25accordingly extends from the first receiving device 23 a to thefastening plane 58 and ends in a second fastening element 57, which islikewise arranged in the fastening plane 58 and can be arranged on thewall element of the means of transport. Starting from the secondfastening element 57 d, a lower cantilevered portion of the arm element25 extends obliquely upwards along the height axis Z. The lowercantilevered portion forms an angle with the first imaginary plane 13,which lies in a range between 10° and 45°. An upper portion of the armelement 25 adjoining the lower portion encloses an angle with the firstimaginary plane 13, which lies in a range between 45° and 90°. FIG. 5shows a perspective view of this embodiment. FIG. 6a shows a front view,and FIG. 6b shows a rear view of this embodiment. FIG. 6c shows a sideview, and FIG. 6d shows a bottom view of this embodiment.

The embodiment according to FIGS. 11a to 11d is analogous to theembodiment according to FIGS. 5 to 6 d. The only difference is that onlyone fastening element 59 is provided. This third fastening element 59also extends in the fastening plane 58. Furthermore, the secondreceiving device 23 b is arranged on this third fastening element 59.Likewise, the arm element 25 opens into the third fastening element 59.

In the embodiments according to FIGS. 7 to 10 d, two arm elements 25, 25a, 25 b are provided, on which the receiving devices 23, 23 a, 23 b arearranged or integrated. FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a firstembodiment. FIG. 8a shows a front view, and FIG. 8b shows a rear view ofthis first embodiment. FIG. 8c shows a side view, and FIG. 8d shows abottom view of this first embodiment. FIG. 9 shows a perspective view ofa second embodiment. FIG. 10a shows a front view, and FIG. 10b shows arear view of this second embodiment. FIG. 10c shows a side view, andFIG. 10d shows a bottom view of this second embodiment.

In these embodiments according to FIGS. 7 to 10 d, both arm elements 25,25 a, 25 b are designed as flat profiles and can be fixed on the floorof the means of transport 101. For this purpose, a fastening region 60is formed on the respective arm element 25, 25 a, 25 b, which fasteningregion has a portion parallel to the floor of the means of transport.Bores can be provided in this portion, by means of which the fasteningis made possible, for example by a screw connection. The two armelements 25, 25 a, 25 b are inclined with respect to a reference axis61, which runs perpendicular to the imaginary first plane 13. An angleof inclination γ can thus be defined between this reference axis 61 anda central axis 62 of the arm elements 25, 25 a, 25 b. This is shown byway of example in FIGS. 8a and 9a . The angle of inclination γ is in arange between 5° and 20°, preferably in a range between 10° and 15°.

The second receiving device 23 b and the second arm element 25 bconnected to it are advantageously provided on an outside of the seatarrangement 1, on which a gripping element 16 is also provided on thecorresponding frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b. As a result, the forcesintroduced into the seat arrangement 1 by the one gripping element 16can be effectively diverted via the second arm element 25 a. The seatarrangement 1 accordingly has an advantageously increased stability onthe outside of the seat arrangement 1.

As in all of the embodiments presented, the arm elements 25, 25 a, 25 band the associated receiving devices 23, 23 a, 23 b can be designedintegrally, in one piece, or in multiple pieces. Likewise, the throughchannels 24 can extend substantially over the entire width of the frameelement 2, 2 a, 2 b, or only in portions. In FIG. 8d it can be seen, forexample, that the passage channel 24 only extends in portions along thewidth direction r. The two receiving devices 23, 23 a, 23 b herecomprise an extension element 63 which extends along the width directionr of the frame elements 2, 2 a, 2 b. The receiving devices 23, 23 a, 23b and the corresponding extension element 63 can be formed integrally,in one piece, or in multiple pieces. The extension element associatedwith the first receiving device 23 a extends from the intermediate spacebetween the frame elements 2, 2 a, 2 b along the second frame element 2b. The extension element associated with the first receiving device 23 aextends from the outer side to the intermediate space between the frameelements 2, 2 a, 2 b along the first frame element 2 a. In contrast, thethrough channel 24 according to the embodiment according to FIG. 10dextends over a substantial portion of the width direction of the frameelements 2, 2 a, 2 b. A “substantial portion” is to be understood asmeaning at least half, preferably three quarters, of the total width ofthe frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b.

In the embodiment according to FIGS. 7 to 8 d, a footrest 52 or afootrest element is provided on each arm element 25, 25 a, 25 b.Starting from the respective arm element 25, 25 a, 25 b, this footrest52 extends substantially parallel to the first imaginary plane 13, orthe floor of the means of transport.

According to an embodiment according to FIGS. 12a to 12d , the firstreceiving devices 23, 23 a and the second receiving devices 23, 23 a, 23b of the fastening device 5 are arranged on the outer sides of the seatarrangement 1. The two frame elements 2, 2 a, 2 b are thus arrangedbetween the receiving devices 23, 23 a, 23 b. Only a preferablysleeve-shaped spacer element 64 is provided between the two frameelements 2, 2 a, 2 b. This fastening device 5 is designed analogously tothe fastening device according to FIGS. 2a and 2b . The correspondingdescription is therefore analogous. The two S-shaped or V-shaped armelements 25, 25 a, 25 b likewise open into a base element 26. Anadvantageous symmetrical introduction of force into the base element 26can thus also take place. Analogously, a rotating device can also beprovided, by means of which the seat arrangement 1 can be rotated abouta rotation axis 54.

An interior device 100 for a means of transport 101 is shown in FIG. 19.This interior device 100 comprises a plurality of seat arrangements 1.These seat arrangements 1 are firmly fixed to the floor of the means oftransport 101 or are guided in a guide system (not shown). This guidesystem can be, for example, a rail device and is preferably arranged onthe floor of the means of transport 101. Alternatively, a guide systemcould be provided on a wall element of the means of transport 101. Aspecific number of seat arrangements 1 could thus initially be stored ina stowage region 103 of the means of transport 101. Depending onrequirements, the required number of seat arrangements 1 can bedistributed from the stowage region 103 along the guide system 102 inthe interior of the means of transport 101. This may be done manually orby an actuator.

These seating options should be able to be modified to meet differentneeds. Such needs are, for example, the adjustment of the seatorientation with respect to the direction of travel or the adjustment offacing seating groups. If baggage or bulky baggage is present, fewerseat arrangements 1 can accordingly be removed from the stowage region.Such an interior device 100 having the seat arrangements 1 can providemore than 25% more seats than the previous seat arrangement. In thefirst pivoting position 12 a, i.e., the upright orientation, the seatarrangements 1 along the depth axis X only assume the depth of the seatportion 4 of the frame element 2, 2 a, 2 b. The seat arrangements 1 cantherefore be stored in an extremely space-saving manner. In the secondand third pivoting positions 12 b, 12 c, the seat arrangements 1 alsohave a considerably smaller space requirement in a depth direction X.The space requirement in the depth direction is determined by the angleof inclination α, β and the foot space required. The user assumes asitting posture in the seat arrangement 1, which approximatelycorresponds to a standing posture. This sitting posture, however, has aconsiderably lower space requirement than the conventional sittingposture in which the legs are angled at approximately right angles.

The seat arrangements 1 advantageously allow an extremely comfortableadjustment of the seat orientation due to their pivotability. This meansthat seating groups can also be easily modified. This is shown by way ofexample in FIG. 19. The seat arrangements 1 each have two frame elements2, 2 a, 2 b. A first seating group 104 is a group of four. The two frameelements 2, 2 a, 2 b of two successive seat arrangements 1 are inclinedin such a way that two users face each other. A second seating group 105is a group of three. In this case, a frame element 2 a is oriented suchthat the user faces a seat arrangement with two frame elements 2 a, 2 b.The remaining frame element 2 b is used as a single space 106. In athird seating group 107, the seat arrangement 1 is used as a two-seater.In this case, both frame elements 2 a, 2 b are inclined or aligned inthe same direction.

The applicant reserves the right to claim all the features disclosed inthe application documents as essential to the invention, provided thatthese are novel individually or in combination with respect to the priorart. It is further pointed out that features have also been described inthe individual drawings, which in themselves can be advantageous. Aperson skilled in the art will immediately recognise that a particularfeature described in one drawing can also be advantageous withoutadopting further features from this drawing. Furthermore, a personskilled in the art will recognise that advantages can also result from acombination of a plurality of features shown in individual or indifferent drawings.

LIST OF REFERENCE SIGNS

-   1 Seat arrangement-   2 Frame element-   2 a First frame element-   2 b Second frame element-   3 Upper region-   4 Seat region-   4 a First seat region-   4 b Second seat region-   5 Fastening device-   6 Pivot axis-   7 Lower portion-   8 Upper portion-   9 First transverse portion-   10 Second transverse portion-   11 Third transverse portion-   12 a First pivoting position-   12 b Second pivoting position-   12 c Third pivoting position-   13 First imaginary plane-   14 Second imaginary plane-   15 Double arrow-   16 Gripping element-   17 Additional element-   18 Seat cover-   19 First region of the seat cover-   20 Second region of the seat cover-   21 Three-dimensional deformation-   22 Mounting shaft-   23 Receiving device-   23 a First receiving device-   23 b Second receiving device-   24 Through channel-   24 a Inner surface of the through channel-   25 Arm element-   25 a First arm element-   25 b Second arm element-   26 Base element-   27 Strut elements-   28 Inner surface of the frame element-   29 Latching apparatus-   30 First guide portion-   30 a Inner surface of the guide portion-   30 b First stop surface-   30 c Second stop surface-   31 Second guide portion-   31 a Inner surface of the guide portion-   31 b First stop surface-   31 c Second stop surface-   32 a First guide projection-   32 b Second guide projection-   33 Lateral surface-   34 Outer regions of the lateral surface-   35 Circumferential direction-   36 Radius-   37 Radius-   38 Holding element-   38 a Opening of the holding element-   38 b Collar-   38 c First recess region-   38 d Second recess region-   39 Operating element-   39 a First support portion-   39 b Second support portion-   39 c First operating portion-   39 d Second operating portion-   40 Mounting elements-   41 Axis-   42 Locking element 4-   43 Compression spring-   44 Circumferential direction-   45 Radial direction-   46 Recess-   47 Imaginary circular arc-   48 a Upper opening side-   48 b Lower opening side-   49 Third region of the seat cover-   50 Cut-out in the seat cover-   51 Cover element-   52 Footrest-   53 Distance-   54 Rotation axis-   55 Double arrow-   56 First fastening element-   57 Second fastening element-   58 Fastening plane-   59 Third fastening element-   60 Fastening region-   61 Reference axis-   62 Central axis-   63 Extension element-   64 Spacer-   100 Interior device of the means of transport-   101 Means of transport-   102 Floor of the means of transport-   103 Stowage region-   104 First seating group-   105 Second seating group-   106 Single seat-   107 Third seating group-   X Depth axis of the seat arrangement-   Y Width axis of the seat arrangement-   Z Height axis of the seat arrangement-   X′ Depth axis of the at least one frame element-   Y′ Width axis of the at least one frame element-   Z′ Height axis of the at least one frame element

What is claimed is:
 1. A seat arrangement for a means of transport, inparticular for a means of passenger transport, wherein the seatarrangement can be arranged on the means of transport by means of afastening device, wherein the seat arrangement comprises at least oneframe element with an upper region that is provided and suitable forsupporting the back and at least one seat region which is integratedinto the at least one frame element.
 2. The seat arrangement accordingto claim 1, wherein the seat arrangement is provided and suitable forproviding a sitting position at standing height, wherein the seat regionis arranged at a height between 40 cm and 150 cm.
 3. The seatarrangement according to claim 1, wherein the lower portion and theupper portion form the at least one frame element, wherein the lowerportion comprises at least one first transverse portion extendingsubstantially along a width axis and one second transverse portionextending substantially along a width axis, wherein the upper portioncomprises a third transverse portion extending along the width axis,wherein the first transverse portion and the second transverse portionhave an enlarged extension along a depth axis, wherein the firsttransverse portion or the second transverse portion forms the seatregion, at least in portions.
 4. The seat arrangement according to claim1, wherein the at least one frame element can be pivoted relative to thefastening device about a pivot axis extending along a width axis,wherein the at least one frame element is pivotable into at least twopivoting positions, wherein the at least one frame element is pivotableinto three pivoting positions, wherein the at least one frame element ispivotable into a first pivoting position, wherein at least one frameelement extends substantially perpendicular to an imaginary plane whichextends parallel to the floor of the means of transport in the firstpivoting position, wherein at least one frame element is pivotable intoa second pivoting position, which is inclined relative to the firstpivoting position by an angle of inclination (α), wherein at least oneframe element is pivotable into a third pivoting position, which isinclined relative to the first pivoting position by an angle ofinclination, wherein at least one frame element is inclined indirections opposite along a depth axis in the second pivoting positionand the third pivoting position, wherein the angle of inclination andthe angle of inclination preferably have the same amount.
 5. The seatarrangement according to claim 4, wherein a latching apparatus isprovided, by means of which at least one frame element can be latched inat least one pivoting position, wherein a latching apparatus is providedby means of which at least one frame element can be latched in the firstpivoting position, the second pivoting position, and the third pivotingposition.
 6. The seat arrangement according to claim 4, wherein in thesecond pivoting position of the at least one frame element, a first seatregion is formed at least by the first transverse portion, wherein inthe third pivoting position of the at least one frame element, a secondseat region is formed at least by the second transverse portion, whereinin the second pivoting position of the at least one frame element, thefirst seat region extends substantially parallel to the first imaginaryplane, wherein in the third pivoting position of the at least one frameelement, the second seat region extends substantially parallel to thefirst imaginary plane.
 7. The seat arrangement according to claim 3,wherein at least one additional element is provided which is arranged onthe lower portion of the at least one frame element, wherein theadditional element increases the depth of the seat region.
 8. The seatarrangement according to claim 1, wherein a seat cover is arranged on orin the at least one frame element, wherein the seat cover has at leasttwo regions which have different elasticities, wherein a first regionhas a lower elasticity than the second region, wherein the second regionis elastically deformable by the action of a force, wherein the firstregion is arranged along the height axis above the second region,wherein the seat cover is connected with at least one frame element atthe edge from bottom to top, wherein the second region forms athree-dimensional deformation through the action of a force, wherein theseat cover is a knitted fabric.
 9. The seat arrangement according toclaim 1, wherein the lower portion and the upper portion of the at leastone frame element form the at least one frame element integrally, in onepiece, or in multiple pieces.
 10. The seat arrangement according toclaim 1, wherein at least one mounting shaft is provided, by means ofwhich the at least one frame element is arranged on the fasteningdevice, wherein only one mounting shaft is provided, wherein themounting shaft is received in at least one receiving device of thefastening device, wherein the mounting shaft extends through a throughchannel of at least one frame element, wherein the mounting shaft isnon-rotatably connected to the fastening device, wherein the at leastone frame element is arranged to be pivotable relative to the mountingshaft.
 11. The seat arrangement according to claim 10, wherein the seatarrangement only comprises a frame element which is arranged on thefastening device, wherein the fastening device comprises two armelements which open into a base element, wherein a receiving device forthe mounting shaft is arranged on each arm element.
 12. The seatarrangement according to claim 1, wherein the seat arrangement comprisestwo frame elements which are arranged on the fastening device, whereinthe two frame elements are arranged next to one another along the widthaxis, wherein the two frame elements can be pivoted independently of oneanother about a common pivot axis extending along a width axis relativeto the fastening device.
 13. The seat arrangement according to claim 12,wherein only one mounting shaft is provided, wherein the mounting shaftextends at least over the entire width of the two frame elements,wherein the mounting shaft is received in at least two receiving devicesof the fastening device, wherein a first receiving device is arrangedbetween the two frame elements, wherein at least one arm element isprovided on which the first receiving element is arranged.
 14. Aninterior device of a means of transport, in particular a means ofpassenger transport, comprising at least one seat arrangement accordingto claim
 1. 15. The interior device according to claim 14, wherein atleast one seat arrangement is arranged on the means of transport in astationary manner or displaceable by means of a guide device.